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What - On August 4, 2012 CrossFit gyms around the nation and world will unite together hosting the “31Heroes” WOD honoring the men killed in action on August 6, 2011. All funds raised will be donated to Snowball Express, the Travis Manion Foundation, and the 30 families immediately affected. Register now to host the WOD or participate at an affiliate near you.

Why - The 31Heroes Project exists to honor our fallen heroes killed in action August 6, 2011 through fitness and raise funds for programs that provide support to families of all fallen military heroes—past, present, and future

Who - On August 6th, 2011, 31 of America’s bravest warriors gave their lives in defense of our freedom. These men were sons, brothers, husbands, fathers, and friends. Not only do we thank them for their service and sacrifice, but we thank those that love them for the sacrifice they have made as well.

The 31 Americans were not the only ones that died as heroes that day. We cannot forget the sacrifice of our Afghan comrades. Seven Afghan commandos and one Afghan interpreter were also killed in action and we cannot look past their sacrifice. They too are heroes and we thank them and honor them and their families.

This is a Partner WOD – Partner #1 will perform the work listed above. Partner #2 will run 400m with a sandbag (45/25). Once Partner #2 returns from the run, Partner #1 will grab the sandbag and begin their 400m, while Partner #2 continues work wherever #1 left off.

Score is your total # of reps

This WOD was created specifically to honor the 30 men and one dog that gave their lives for our country on August 6, 2011. It is 31 minutes long—one minute in remembrance of each hero. The rep scheme is 8-6-11—the date of their ultimate sacrifice. Finally, this is a partner WOD. The men who gave their lives were from multiple branches of our military, working together as a team. In the workout you and your team member will constantly be taking the load from each other providing much needed support and relief. We realize that no physical sacrifice made during a workout can come close to the sacrifice our brave heroes made, but we consider this WOD a CrossFitters ‘moment of silence’. This is how we can honor those that gave all in the name of freedom

Active Warm-up:Death by Front Squats (135/95)starting at minute 5:00, at 1 rep (6) every minute on the minute until you fail to complete all required reps of that minute. *scored as successfully completed rounds plus reps into incomplete round. Every rep counts!

BBQ at Coach Paul's house from 1pm-whenever(Address will be given after RSVP has been received.)The cost of this event is $25/person attending. Additional donations of any denomination will be accepted. 100% of all money collected for the lunch/dinner will be handed directly to Armando Gonzalez and family. CFIE will purchase the carne asada for the BBQ. If you would like to bring a dish, please contact Coach Shawna so that she may coordinate what we have and what is still needed. Thank you all!RSVP in the comment section of this post.